Revealing it all {The Book Clutch}

Friday 9 August 2013

It is a finish but not the final finish. I have many issues with this first try at making a book clutch a la Olympia le Tan (you can see her creations here). I love it and hate it at the same time. I love the cover, how it looks handmade whilst still very much looking like an actual Penguin book. I hate how the overall cover does not fit totally, and how some of the sides are not exactly covering the whole wooden box. 

Let me show you what I am talking about...


Could be better but I can live with it

I really like this

thought I would make it more fashionable.. Hope Caterina likes the addition... 
What I was trying to replicate

oooh... starting to look dodgy - despite the super cute penguin

This side is really the worse.. 
However, I have made a lot of improvements already, and I am ready to make another one (in a much simpler way, I am not even going to explain how hard I made it to myself) and, if anyone is interested, I will also make a tutorial - so who is going to join me and be the most fashionable crafter around (without spending a £1,000!!!!)?

Thanks Caterina for the challenge, it took a bit of time - and even a bit more, but I am so happy to have had a chance to try!

25 comments:

  1. You have done a grand job of the 'prototype'! Looking forward to the new improved version and the tutorial to go with it!

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  2. Wow - I think it looks fantastic! Looking forward to the tutorial :)

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  3. That is fabulous! What a challenge and fearlessly executed.

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  4. Wow! That must have taken you forever. You did a great job.

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  5. I think it's super cute, and I would totally give this a try if you make a tutorial.

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  6. Your concerns aside, THIS IS AMAZING! I LOVE this. I NEED to own a clutch like this! Fantastic idea!

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  7. I thought you were making a book protector/cover. I think this is a neat project.

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  8. Wow, I think it looks fantastic-well done. Look forward to the tutorial!

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  9. Amazing. I love it - love the inspiration, love your interpretation and love the book you choose.

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  10. Oh my goodness this is so clever!

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  11. You are so clever Nat - I'm a huge book lover and would love a tutorial for this. I have a few friends who would adore one of these!

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  12. You are your own worst critic! This is adorable! And such good taste too...Pride and Prejudice... ;)

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  13. Wow looks brilliant! It's a first and you should be v proud, although do understand as I'm v self critical.

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  14. Nat it is stunning, wow, that must have been hard to make. Great job!

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  15. I think a tutorial would be fantastic! I love all your embroidery, although I have no clue how to do it. I know it's got to be a lot of work. Looks awesome!

    Thanks for linking up!

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  16. What a great idea, I think you were brave to take this on and brave to admit the issues you had with it. Looking forward to the tutorial too!

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  17. Ha my fav book ever! Got to be good! I prefer yours Nat!

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  18. Looks fantastic....I'd love to keep my Kindle in one!

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  19. Clever idea! Looks great for a prototype.

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  20. You did a fabulous job. It is fantastic and very close to the actual book you tried to replicate. Very well done.

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  21. Tutorial? Yes Please.
    This one looks very complicated, you did not let yourself off easily!
    And remember it's HANDMADE with love
    (perhaps a tiny swearword?)

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  22. What a wonderful piece! I understand the feeling of not being completely satisfied with your own work, but I will say, as an outsider, I am utterly blown away by how amazing this looks! I only wish I could join the fun and come up with something even half as good :)
    xox,
    Cee

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  23. I love it! And I love the addition...just perfect! Thank so much Nat! Looking forward to September...Take care, Caterina

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